NBC.comNzimiro Oputa of Detroit will represent the Motor City on the new NBC reality show, "Fashion Star."

When NBC's "Fashion Star" premieres Tuesday, March 13, a new hour of reality clothing design won't be the only televised offering for fashionista fans.

Hosted by executive producer Elle MacPherson and featuring style advice and mentorship from John Varvatos, Nicole Ritchie and Jessica Simpson, this star-studded reality show will give one winning designer the chance to launch their brands in one of America's most desirable national clothing retailers.

And if viewers love the clothes, they won't have to wait a year for those designs to hit the streets.

"Fashion Star" has partnered with H&M, Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue to bring the designs of 14 contestants to viewers across America immediately following the show. Caprice Willard (Macy's), Terron E. Schaefer (Saks Fifth Avenue) and
Nicole Christie (H&M) will serve as the judges who make on-the-spot
decisions as they vie for the right to purchase and exclusively carry
the work of the up-and-coming designers each week.
At the end of each episode, viewers can
immediately purchase the winning designs showcased on the episode that
week, online and in stores.

Born in Detroit, Nzimiro (don't pronounce the 'n') Oputa will represent the Mitten State on "Fashion Star," which premieres Tuesday, March 13 at 9:30 p.m. on NBC. The 28-year-old Oputa, who now resides in New York City, is a Crockett High School graduate and alum of Michigan State University. He's also a self-taught fashion designer who is determined to launch his own menswear line with the help of "Fashion Star."

Will Nzimiro beat out 13 contestants to become America's next "Fashion Star?" Stay tuned for MLive Detroit's interview with Nzimiro Oputa.